Sweet Leaf is headed EAST!
By Danny on Nov 10 Filed In Activities, Events, arts & crafts Add a Comment
In Austin there are many events throughout the year that capture your heart as being one of the great events that makes Austin what it is. ACL, Austin Film Festival, SXSW, and East Austin Studio Tour [EAST]. EAST is one of my favorite events Austin has to offer. Basically, starting this Friday through next Sunday, EAST is a city-wide open house for all the Austin Art Studios for you to see what these artists have been baking throughout the year!
Thanks to Big Medium for coordinating this event for 10 years and producing a eye catching catalog that presents a bird’s eye view of the city’s studios, so you can outline your path through the emerging studios and creative spaces of Texas.
Sweet Leaf Tea has been a part of EAST for a couple years now, and to continue this tradition, we’ll be supporting some of the BEST studios the east side has to offer! Check out the list below, see the sites, and grab a nice cold Sweet Leaf Tea!
- Super. Alright! – This creative agency is a hot spot for great installations and a guaranteed awesome time!
This opening party to kick off the EAST spirit in Friday at 8pm through 1pm. Click through the name for event details!
The warehouse, with an infamous pump, houses over 30 artists producing art in all forms from jewelry to wall art to sculptures. This location truly has something for everyone! Open Saturdays and Sundays during EAST [November 12, 13, 19, 20]
- Big Medium – Being the “Brain Studio” of this event, this gallery will hold top talent in the art community and ALWAYS has wonderful installations that will make your turn your head and contemplate for minutes. Open Saturdays and Sundays during EAST [November 12, 13, 19, 20]
- Art Post
This old airplane hanger is called home by 20 + welders, sculptures, poster printers, wood workers, and more in a big community atmosphere. Be sure to stop in and wander around for a couple hours and check out the metal tree pictured above!! Open Saturdays and Sundays during EAST [November 12, 13, 19, 20]
Billy Bishop, Obsolete Studios founder, travels the US going from Festival to music Festival, including ACL and Lollapalooza, producing QUALITY posters for Conan’s US tour, Sonic Youth, Pearl Jam, and many more! Be sure to hit this spot on Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th!
Personally, I love to get a group together, hop on a bike, and cruise the town in search of great art and a good time. One of my traditions is stopping in at Justine’s after a long days ride and settling down with a nice glass of wine and some steak frites! Ahhh, the life of Austin sophistication. 
Come out and support local art!
[UPDATED with Winner!] Want to win tickets to the SOLD OUT Texas Monthly BBQ Fest?
By Danny on Oct 24 Filed In Austin, Texas, Events, Food & Beverage, Sweet Contests, Uncategorized 78 Comments
UPDATED:
Huge thanks to EVERYONE that entered in to the contest! There were tons of fantastic entries and it was definitely a difficult task picking a winner, but….
CONGRATULATIONS to Layne Lynch you won 2 tickets to the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest with this post below!
“There’s nothing in the world that makes me smile more than a lipsmackin’ slab of BBQ except maybe …. going on a road trip with old friends mapping out all of at various BBQ joints across the state we want to stop at along the way to our destination. It’s not the BBQ that’s good; it’s the company you keep that makes everything in life taste so much sweeter.”
More contests to come, stay tuned and be sweet out there y’all!
This is the week that smoked meat lovers rejoice! It’s been 364 days to get back to one of [if not] the best BBQ events in the WORLD! TEXAS MONTHLY BBQ FESTIVAL! 24 of Texas’s TOP BBQ joints from ALL over the state, converge in Austin for a meat stuffing event that is unbeatable. Sample BBQ from all the big names: Baker’s, Snow’s, Smitty’s, City Meat, as well as the newcomer Franklin’s.
We all know that people love their Kansas and Carolina Barbecue, but get real people, Texas is where it’s at. I’m going to state a fact [note: this statement has no actual references] BASED ON THE United States CENSUS: Texas has more GREAT tasting BBQ per square mile than any other state [nation] ever. Texas is also the biggest state that isn’t frozen most of the year, so it’s got a lot of amazingly tasty meat.
You may be asking yourself, [Southern accent] “Hot pig links Danny, this sounds great and all, but I heard that this event is sold out.” It IS sold out, BUT Sweet Leaf Tea has the hook up for you! We’ve got 2 tickets to this event and we want to award the person who wants it most to get in there and enjoy a smoked rib and some Sweet Leaf Tea! For real, this person needs to bleed mesquite smoke.
“What do I have to do?”
In that little comment box below, you need to tell us:
There’s nothing in the world that makes me smile more than a lipsmackin’ slab of BBQ except maybe ….
Now, we know an ice cold Sweet Leaf Tea always makes for a good smile, but what really makes you happy?
Make us laugh, make us smile, keep the love flowing. We will pick a winner on Wednesday! Click here for the BBQ joints at the festival!
FINE PRINT: This contest is only for fans in the Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. [Sorry folks, we'll have more giveaways in the upcoming weeks for all to play.]
Entry must be in by Wednesday morning by 9AM. Good LUCK!
Haute Sweet Leaf
By Smashley on Oct 21 Filed In Austin, Texas, Events, Food & Beverage, Uncategorized, arts & crafts Add a Comment
Here at Sweet Leaf, we love to get involved in community events and happenings around town. It’s great to be able to share a little ‘sweetness’ with our friends and fans… After all, what’s more refreshing than an ice-cold sip of tea?
I was thinking about this as I reviewed some photos from Austin Fashion Week (we had given some tea to a few fashion shows and local designers) and one designer, Laisa, took the notion of ‘refreshing’ to a whole new level. The photos speak for themselves, but her account of the process really hit home:
During Fashion Week, I had an event where I was fortunate enough to be sponsored by Sweet Leaf Tea. They did not have a recycling post for all of the empty cans, so I took them home with me to recycle. A couple of days later, I was asked to participate in the 20th Anniversary Celebration for the Texas Campaign for the Environment, where they would be having a “Trash Makeover” Challenge for fashion designers.
I realized that this was the perfect opportunity to up-cycle (instead of recycle) the Sweet Leaf Tea cans! My theme for the show was Conserve, Preserve, and Deserve. I rinsed out the aluminum cans, cut off the top and bottom of each one, then used a star shaped hole punch to make hundreds of aluminum stars. Then I created a bodice and placed the stars one by one onto the bodice, sewing a swirly pattern so that they looked like they were shooting up into the sky. I did this over and over, layering the lines until the entire bodice was completely covered. Then I used an old bed sheet to make a silvery grey skirt that was my interpretation of a cloud. Full Sweet Leaf Tea cans were used in the hair (by Deborah at Russ & Company) to create giant rolls with stars shooting out of them. So the model (Anya Brill) represented the Air/Deserve idea, meaning once we all “Conserve Water”, and “Preserve the Earth, then we “Deserve fresh Air and Sweet Leaf Tea!” Lol 
You can see from the photos below that her craftsmanship and attention to detail elevated and up-cycled the Sweet Leaf cans from trash into couture. Laisa’s one-of a kind creation is a work of art, and as such, is on display this weekend at Austin City Hall during this Sunday’s Green City Festival (it’s also for sale during the event, with all proceeds going to Texas Campaign for the Environment).
Communi-tea Happenings!
By Danny on Oct 19 Filed In Austin, Texas, Events Add a Comment
The temperature is dropping here in Austin, Texas and we are LOVING it! It’s finally cool enough to make it out to some great outdoor events! AND if you live in Orlando or Austin you are in luck for this weekend!
ORLANDO
Wiggle Waggle Walk!
This is a pet walk to benefit the Seminole County SPCA! You could make a difference in the life of an abused or abandoned cat or dog by donating a minimum of $25! Then you can bring your pup (or cat) on a walk to show your support for the SPCA! (If you can walk your cat, send me a picture. I’ll be jealous!) Information on timing and location can be found HERE. When you finish walking there will be some Sweet Leaf Tea Homemade Goodness waiting for you.
AUSTIN
UMLAUFALOOPA!
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum here in Austin, Texas! Come out and eat great food from some local trailers, check out some loca artists, enjoy the sculptures in a lively environment, and grab a Sweet Leaf Tea! This is a two day family friendly festival! Deets here! It’s gonna be a great time! Enjoy this weather!
ACL Foodie Spots (outside the fest)
By Danny on Sep 6 Filed In ACL, Food & Beverage 1 Comment
ACL is less than 2 weeks away and everyone at the SLT Headquarters is super excited! We’ll be throwing some awesome band picks up here for ACL in the upcoming days, but right now I wanted to give you the inside scoop on some AMAZING new foodie spots to hit up while you are in town enjoying all the wonderful things ACL has to offer!
Mrs. P’s Electric Cock - Fried Chicken!
This trailer just made South Congress it’s home, and I’m happy it did! Being on the path to work, I’ve hit this place up a couple times. Their chicken is juicy, not greasy. With sides like blue cheese coleslaw and white truffle mac & cheese, you’ll likely be in a food coma within seconds with a smile on your face.
Franklin BBQ – This BBQ is King!
Since late 2009 this, BBQ trailer turned Brick & Mortar has made a name for themselves. They have received numerous write ups and press, and it’s all for a great reason. They have the best brisket that I have ever had. They are open from 11 – Sold Out. Get there at 9:45am and wait to be the first through the door. It’s a meal you won’t regret waiting for. Their espresso bbq sauce is drinkable, and you’ll get your meat cut by Franklin, himself!
Second Bar + Kitchen - Fancy Austin Dining.
Located downtown, it’s a good place to head to after you showered from the fest and before you go out! Fried Buffalo Pickle Chips, where it’s at!
Counter Cafe - Danny’s Top burger!
This place has finicky hours, but it’s great for a burger before you head to Zilker! It has my favorite burger in town, and that’s not speaking lightly.
East Side Kings - Quality Trailer Fare!
With 3 locations on East 6th, and the best trailer food I’ve ever had, you need to check one of them out! This asian street fair will fill your belly. Beet Fries, Thai Chicken Karaage, Beef Tongue Sliders, and Unagi Buns, you’ll be happy you went. (Enjoy with a Mint and Honey Green Tea or a Lonestar)
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